Fine visuals, poor story.
Yes, this film surely deserves a much, much better story than it shows.
It only tells about Napoleon's love life & military career.
Not a single reference to the crucial sea battle of Trafalgar (1805).
Or to the bless of the extensive legal & monetary reforms Napoleon performed in France, as well as in his conquered countries -- reforms that are still widely used, up to the present day.
One must regret these omissions: with a good & historically adequate story 'Napoleon' would have been a great, great film. A classic film, no doubt.
We must satisfy ourselves with Napoleon's excellent picturing, together with its fine acting. A pity.
It only tells about Napoleon's love life & military career.
Not a single reference to the crucial sea battle of Trafalgar (1805).
Or to the bless of the extensive legal & monetary reforms Napoleon performed in France, as well as in his conquered countries -- reforms that are still widely used, up to the present day.
One must regret these omissions: with a good & historically adequate story 'Napoleon' would have been a great, great film. A classic film, no doubt.
We must satisfy ourselves with Napoleon's excellent picturing, together with its fine acting. A pity.
- wrv-16858
- Nov 24, 2023